Hi, I'm Ruth, and just got results from my CT Scan that says peritoneal, omental and serosal carcinomatosis most likely ovarian origin. I can't get in to see oncologist for another 2 weeks. I'm stunned. Scared. Husband and I still trying to process this information... glad to reach out to anyone who knows what this is like. Internet information is grim
Ruth,
I have had Ovarian Cancer 3 times. I taught 3re year medical students about Ovarian Cancer. The first thing to do is get a CA125 blood test. The oncologist you see needs to be a gynecologic oncologist (gynecologist). Are you have any symptoms? Bloating, Pelvic or Abdominal Pain, Urinating frequently, Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly?
Hi, I'm Ruth, and just got results from my CT Scan that says peritoneal, omental and serosal carcinomatosis most likely ovarian origin. I can't get in to see oncologist for another 2 weeks. I'm stunned. Scared. Husband and I still trying to process this information... glad to reach out to anyone who knows what this is like. Internet information is grim
Hello @jazzel and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Being scared is very understandable, and a great reason to reach out to others for support. Glad you've joined.
Members such as @cbaird and @hoffie have shared there experience with ovarian cancer and may be able to share more with you on their respective symptoms.
I worked at the NMC and you are in good hands.
Be positive in pursing the recommendations.
I am not a nurse but a retired therapist, so medically
I cannot recommend.
Prayers for you and hopeful positive reports on your MRI.
chaired
These were my symptoms before diagnosis: bloating, indigestion, constipation, and other signs. It was a CT scan that confirmed ovarian cancer. Had chemotherapy, then surgery. Now on my third round of chemo. Unfortunately this cancer spreads and comes back, even after removal of ovaries and uterus
I’ve only had an ultrasound done, and from that I was told where it was and that it was pretty large, my biggest fear is that it has spread. Thank you for sharing your symptoms with me. I keep telling myself not to worry but it’s all I think about.
Have a pretty big mass on my ovary, getting referred to NMC to get an MRI done, went to get blood drawn for CA125 test. I’m really scared it could be ovarian cancer (Surgeon who referred me thinks it’s ovarian cancer) I’m really bloated, have abdominal discomfort as well as nausea. I would appreciate it if Anyone with ovarian cancer could share their symptoms/diagnosis/treatment. I’m really scared
These were my symptoms before diagnosis: bloating, indigestion, constipation, and other signs. It was a CT scan that confirmed ovarian cancer. Had chemotherapy, then surgery. Now on my third round of chemo. Unfortunately this cancer spreads and comes back, even after removal of ovaries and uterus
Hello @jazzel and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Being scared is very understandable, and a great reason to reach out to others for support. Glad you've joined.
Members such as @cbaird and @hoffie have shared there experience with ovarian cancer and may be able to share more with you on their respective symptoms.
Have a pretty big mass on my ovary, getting referred to NMC to get an MRI done, went to get blood drawn for CA125 test. I’m really scared it could be ovarian cancer (Surgeon who referred me thinks it’s ovarian cancer) I’m really bloated, have abdominal discomfort as well as nausea. I would appreciate it if Anyone with ovarian cancer could share their symptoms/diagnosis/treatment. I’m really scared
Hello @jazzel and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Being scared is very understandable, and a great reason to reach out to others for support. Glad you've joined.
Members such as @cbaird and @hoffie have shared there experience with ovarian cancer and may be able to share more with you on their respective symptoms.
Have a pretty big mass on my ovary, getting referred to NMC to get an MRI done, went to get blood drawn for CA125 test. I’m really scared it could be ovarian cancer (Surgeon who referred me thinks it’s ovarian cancer) I’m really bloated, have abdominal discomfort as well as nausea. I would appreciate it if Anyone with ovarian cancer could share their symptoms/diagnosis/treatment. I’m really scared
No, not that I know of. I was just making a comparison to a complete mastectomy for possible breast cancer to removing ovaries for possible ovarian cancer.
A best friend of mine, passed after a horrific fight with ovarian cancer. Both of us took clomid during our fertility work ups and I took perganol with an unsuccessful IVF in the 1980's. Like the women with the braca gene, afraid of getting cancer and having a complete mastectomy, I wonder if I should have my ovaries removed, due to the overstimulation of my ovaries, through in my early thirties. Perhaps, I should just live by faith alone.
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Ruth,
I have had Ovarian Cancer 3 times. I taught 3re year medical students about Ovarian Cancer. The first thing to do is get a CA125 blood test. The oncologist you see needs to be a gynecologic oncologist (gynecologist). Are you have any symptoms? Bloating, Pelvic or Abdominal Pain, Urinating frequently, Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly?
Hi, I'm Ruth, and just got results from my CT Scan that says peritoneal, omental and serosal carcinomatosis most likely ovarian origin. I can't get in to see oncologist for another 2 weeks. I'm stunned. Scared. Husband and I still trying to process this information... glad to reach out to anyone who knows what this is like. Internet information is grim
Jazzel,
I worked at the NMC and you are in good hands.
Be positive in pursing the recommendations.
I am not a nurse but a retired therapist, so medically
I cannot recommend.
Prayers for you and hopeful positive reports on your MRI.
chaired
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2 ReactionsI’ve only had an ultrasound done, and from that I was told where it was and that it was pretty large, my biggest fear is that it has spread. Thank you for sharing your symptoms with me. I keep telling myself not to worry but it’s all I think about.
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1 ReactionThese were my symptoms before diagnosis: bloating, indigestion, constipation, and other signs. It was a CT scan that confirmed ovarian cancer. Had chemotherapy, then surgery. Now on my third round of chemo. Unfortunately this cancer spreads and comes back, even after removal of ovaries and uterus
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2 ReactionsThank you I appreciate your help!
Hello @jazzel and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Being scared is very understandable, and a great reason to reach out to others for support. Glad you've joined.
Members such as @cbaird and @hoffie have shared there experience with ovarian cancer and may be able to share more with you on their respective symptoms.
When is your MRI scheduled for?
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1 ReactionHave a pretty big mass on my ovary, getting referred to NMC to get an MRI done, went to get blood drawn for CA125 test. I’m really scared it could be ovarian cancer (Surgeon who referred me thinks it’s ovarian cancer) I’m really bloated, have abdominal discomfort as well as nausea. I would appreciate it if Anyone with ovarian cancer could share their symptoms/diagnosis/treatment. I’m really scared
No, not that I know of. I was just making a comparison to a complete mastectomy for possible breast cancer to removing ovaries for possible ovarian cancer.
@cbaird, do you have the BRCA gene?